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Add 90/32 and 27/48

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 27/48

90/32 + 27/48 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   27/48 = 27 × 2/48 × 2 = 54/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/96 + 54/96 = 270 + 54/96 = 324/96
5. 324/96 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 90/32 + 27/48 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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